The annual CIAA Tournament is taking place in Charlotte for the eighth consecutive year, with events scheduled from February 25 to March 3, 2013. While there will be five days of college basketball games going on between the men's and women's teams of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) at Time Warner Cable Arena, the many surrounding events and parties create just as much excitement and draw tens of thousands of visitors.

Below is a list of events scheduled for Sunday, March 3. Please use the website listed for each event to verify information. Advance tickets can be purchased at many of the websites as well.

# CIAA Toyota Fan Experience/Champions Day
It’s the official conclusion of the 2013 CIAA Tournament, where the men's and women's basketball champions will be honored. The event will also feature fun and activities for fans, including prize giveaways, video games and interactive zones, celebrity appearances, and performances by popular musicians (click here to see schedule). Noon-5 p.m. Free. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St., ciaatournament.org.

The Sunday Sendoff
It's one of the final parties of the weekend, taking place for the third straight year. Music by DJ A Minor and Mr. Incognito. Presented by QC Exclusive Promotions. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Free before 11 p.m. with RSVP; VIP tables available. Suite, at EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., sundaysendoff.eventbrite.com.

Communion: The Tournament 2013 Edition
This new, monthly party series returns for its second installment, this time to cap off Charlotte’s most eventful week. Featuring music by DJ QuickSilva from the DMV and DJ LS One from Miami. Presented by The Sol Kitchen, A List, and Dynasty 5. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $10 and up in advance. Label, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd., eventbee.com/v/labelsunday.